Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
It seems , yet again, Rex that investment in the Highlands with the attached employment bonus of direct and indirect employment opportunities is going to be lost . I do understand the commercial "footfall" considerations and why Stirling meets that particular criteria, but yet again the geographical and historical "curse" of the Highlands of being in the wrong place appears to be striking again.

Its probably too late now but as a suggestion, Fort George appears to heading towards redundancy as a barracks and there are going to be hopefully excellent development opportunities there, was that investigated by the powers that be, as a suitable place for the museum? Interesting and inevitable questions are bound to be asked over the reasons of choosing Stirling-------the easy option?----- as the right place, following the excellent initial decision of identifying the need for the museum.
Jock, I think you'll find that Fort George will remain as part of the military estate for the foreseeable future.

Would I prefer that the NTC was in the Highland, absolutely. What's required? Central funding for the purchase and build of the Centre in a preferred location and a guaranteed 10+ funding package to meet the staff and running costs, including day to day enquiries and deeper research, irrespective of visitor income. Is that going to happen? Unfortunately not IMO and experience.